Jahandad Khan HI(M) SBt (Urdu: جہانداد خان, 1929 – 2011) was a Pakistani military officer who served as the 14th Governor of Sindh.[1] He was founder of Al-Shifa Trust. Jahandad Khan also served as chairman of the Pakistan Red Crescent Society.[2][3]
Jahandad Khan جہانداد خان | |
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| 14th Governor of Sindh | |
| In office 7 April 1984 – 4 January 1987 | |
| President | Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq |
| Prime Minister | Muhammad Khan Junejo |
| Preceded by | S.M. Abbasi |
| Succeeded by | Ashraf W. Tabani |
| Founder President Al-Shifa Trust | |
| In office 1985–2011 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 1, 1929 Malhoo |
| Died | February 13, 2011 Rawalpindi |
| Awards | .png){kind=small} Hilal-e-Imtiaz (Civilian) Hilal-e-Imtiaz (Military) Sitara-e-Basalat |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Pakistan |
| Branch/service |  Pakistan Army |
| Years of service | 1951–1984 |
| Rank |  Lieutenant-General |
Career
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editJahan Dad Khan passed out from Pakistan Military Academy Kakul in 1951 and commissioned in the Regiment of Artillery. He went through normal command, staff and instructional assignments during his military career. He retired in 1984 as lieutenant-general after 33 years of service.[3]
Bibliography
editAwards and decorations
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| Hilal-e-Imtiaz
(Crescent of Excellence) |
Hilal-e-Imtiaz
(Crescent of Excellence) |
Sitara-e-Basalat
(Star of Good Conduct) | |
| Sitara-e-Harb 1965 War
(War Star 1965) |
Sitara-e-Harb 1971 War
(War Star 1971) |
Tamgha-e-Jang 1965 War
(War Medal 1965) |
Tamgha-e-Jang 1971 War
(War Medal 1971) |
| Pakistan Tamgha
1947 |
Tamgha-e-Sad Saala Jashan-e-
(100th Birth Anniversary of 1976 |
Tamgha-e-Jamhuria
(Republic Commemoration Medal) 1956 |
Hijri Tamgha
(Hijri Medal) 1979 |
References
edit- ^ Sindh Governor, House. "Governors". Government of Sindh. Retrieved 22 May 2018.
- ^ "Jahandad Khan laid to rest". dawn.com. dawn. 13 February 2011. Retrieved 22 May 2018.
- ^ a b Alshifa, Eye. "Founder President". alshifaeye.org. Al Shifa Trust Eye Hospital. Retrieved 23 May 2018.
- ^ Jahandad Khan (28 June 2001). Pakistan leadership challenges. Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-0-19-579587-5.
- ^ Jahandad Khan (2005). Depart with a Smile. Jang.
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